Were 2 ½ months into 2010, are you still sticking to your new year’s resolutions? Have you achieved any of the things you said you wanted to accomplish? Are you still going to the gym? I can go on and on but I won't. I just wanted to show you that many people make the same resolutions every year and not keep them. I tell all my students of the 21 Day Challenge to always have a goal in mind. Goals especially for weight loss need to be realistic and measurable. Now if you're feeling a little sad or let down because you had good intentions on sticking with your resolutions of trying to lose weight, or workout more but didn't, don't be upset we've all been there. Here's a simple solution that I think can help. Why not bring the gym to you? Gym membership can cost as much as...

Have you ever felt that you've done about all you can do? You feel like throwing in the towel and say "I'm done!" You 're not alone. Thousands of women feel that way daily especially when it comes to exercise. Most women are use to a routine, they do the same thing day in and day out. If you followed them for 1 week you could come back 6 months later and they would be doing the same thing. I am not just talking about exercise but in the day to day matters of life. I'm also guilty of doing the same thing, keeping the same routine and not wanting to change or alter the schedule. Change is something that is hard to but change is good. So once you do it, it will open your eyes to new possibilities.  The same is also true when working out. If you keep...

This was a very challenging week for the ladies of the "I Love MY Body" fitness class. But I must commend them ALL for a job well done. This was week 3 and I believe they've experienced pain in areas they didn't know could hurt or existed. When we started 3 weeks ago they all had to do a fit test (no one knew about it prior to class).The test included pushups, sit-ups and running. I wanted to see how physically fit they were. I really didn't expect the test to be that great, because if it was they wouldn't need the class :-).  Well this week we did a repeat fit test. I was so shocked at how much they had improved within 3 weeks!!! All the ladies doubled their numbers and decreased their time with the run. Plus some ran/walked their first mile today. When I say that these ladies...

Tonight I was so proud of the ladies that attended my first "I Love MY Body" fitness class. These ladies came ready to work out. What really made me feel good was most of the first class was there waiting on me when I arrived...now that's impressive. Also, for them to sign up, pay online and turn in their medical release all without having to be reminded several times exemplified to me that these women are serious about changing their body image. The dedication of the ladies prompted me the write this blog to encourage some of you that want to workout but just haven't committed to it yet. Having determination, thrive, and thirst are 3 key ingredients when it comes to working- out. Yes it will be hard when you first start but always remember that change doesn't happen over night. Some days will be harder than others, but make...

Ladies can I be open and honest with you? Sometimes I can get irritable, emotional and just seems as if every little thing gets on my last nerve. It normally only happens around that time of the month, so I try to prepare myself (and my husband) by looking within and not letting it get out of hand. Some would call it PSM (premenstrual syndrome). I call it “Get you act together.” Yes there are physiologic things that cause women to act like that but why do we make others deal with our issues? Today was one of those days. Uggh! Was all I can say. It was difficult to have a quiet and non- complaining spirit.  As hard as I tried to look within and see what was causing me to be in a “bad mood” I realized that it’s up to me to get my emotions under control. So...